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Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and concerns about close contact, some people are apprehensive about having contractors, workers, really ANYBODY in their home. And rightly so, as limiting contact seems to be the best way to slow down, and hopefully stop this disease, at least until the helpful folks at the UofS develop a vaccine!

But self isolating doesn’t mean shutting down the entire world. People still need food, medicine, and a warm bed with a roof over their head. And all of those components need other industries to keep functioning as well. What I’m trying to say is, don’t let your home fall into disrepair under the guise of “self-isolating”. Famously said by many through history when things looked the most dire; “This too shall pass”.

If you have been thinking about renovating, don’t toss everything aside. Now is the time (especially if you have some spare time) to prepare, so when things turn around you are ready to hit the ground running. A lot of renos can’t start tomorrow, even if you are ready, unless you have prepared and ordered ahead of time.

At Sunview Windows, we custom manufacture our windows in Saskatoon to fit your home, so we are generally looking at ~4 weeks (up to 8 weeks on specialty products) before we can install. Rather than wait for everything to blow over, get a jump on it by getting a quote today.

Now, I know I said that people are being told to limit contact with others, so Sunview has developed a handy window measuring guide to allow you to start the process in getting your windows replaced. Download the guide, fill out the form, and send it in for your free estimate! You can also see examples of the types of windows, colours, and options by going to https://www.sunviewwindows.ca/windows-doors/

If you have any questions, we are here to help. Just give us a call at 306-934-2870, or email at info@sunview.ca

We will get through this. Until then, support local business, the life-blood of our economy, and happy renovating!

If you’ve been considering buying new windows, don’t put it off just because it’s winter time. Not only is winter a great time to buy new windows, but you’ll probably have a shorter wait time to have them installed, too.

The biggest concern people have is “Isn’t it too cold out?” Just like
summer rainstorms, there are days when the weather is not favourable to
install windows. But, with higher quality caulkings and spray
insulation, installing in temperatures as low as -20 C is tolerable.

“What about the temperature inside the home during install?” While it is
true that to change a window, you have to pull out the old one,
installers ensure that the new window is prepped and ready to go before
the old one is removed. Once out, there is only an open hole for a few
minutes before the new window goes in. In a bedroom, keeping the doors
closed minimized the heat loss of the rest of the house. Finally, once
you factor in the reduction of heat loss with the new windows, one day
with cooler temperatures is well worth the increased comfort and
temperature in your home for the remaining winter months.

If you still aren’t sold on a winter install, consider this: as winter
is generally a slower time of year in the construction industry, it will
also get you the best prices of the year! Sunview custom manufactures
their windows right in Saskatoon, and we want to keep our production
staff busy. By offering discounts on our products, not only do we make
our customers happy, we get to hold on to our highly skilled workers as
well, to ensure we can offer the highest quality products and service
for years to come.

4 Awesome Prizes

Cruising on the Prairie Lily you’ll see the natural beauty of the Meewasin Valley, the welcoming of our downtown, the friendliness of River Landing and the personality of our living river. They look forward to welcoming passengers for a cruise, dinner or brunch during the summer.

A comfortable atmosphere, casual “walk-in” service, fair prices, and quality ingredients. Well thought out food and drink menus executed by professionals, make for a quick business lunch, happy hour pints with co-workers, cocktails and shareable snacks with friends, or full course meals with that special someone.

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Sunview Windows tip on Humidity & Condensation

A Saskatchewan Winter brings some challenges!

The moisture that suddenly appears in very cold weather on the interior or exterior of window and patio door glass can block the view, drip on the floor or freeze on the glass. It can be an annoying problem.

While it may seem natural to blame the windows or doors, interior condensation is really an indication of excess humidity in the home. Exterior condensation, on the other hand, is a form of dew — the glass simply provides a surface on which the moisture can condense. The important thing to realize is that if excessive humidity is causing window condensation, it may also be causing problems elsewhere in your home.

I have installed new windows and doors. Will this increase the level of humidity in my home?

Modern windows and doors generally have a lower air-infiltration rate than the older products. Also, when new framing is installed, with insulation and full caulking around the perimeter, the house is tighter than in the past has a lower rate of air-change. Consequently, condensation problems that were not apparent before may surface and some of the steps in the section ‘Controlling the Level of Humidity’ will need to be considered.

Do identical houses have the same condensation problems?

Generally not. Just as heating and hydro bills vary between identical houses, with the same number of occupants, so will the level of humidity. Much of this will depend on the life-style and activities of the household and although appearing identical one house may have a slightly lower air infiltration rate, or other factors, that could influence the humidity level.

Recommended Humidity Levels

Humidity is water vapor, or moisture, in the air. Usually it’s invisible. In the form of steam or ground fog, enough has condensed to be seen. All air contains a certain amount of moisture, visible or not.

HUMIDITY TOO HIGH!

Medical authorities indicate that the level of humidity indoors should not be below 15%. It is generally acknowledged that the level of humidity in houses with a good vapour barrier should not exceed 40%, or, in older homes without a vapour barrier, 35%. Table 1, below, shows suggested levels of relative humidity for inside the home for varying outside temperatures.

Table 1

Relative Humidity with inside Temperature of 20 C (68 F)

Outside air Temperature C

-30 or below

not over 15%

-30 to -24

not over 20%

-24 to -18

not over 25%

-18 to -12

not over 30%

-12 to – 6

not over 35%

-6 to 0

not over 40%

Controlling the Level of Humidity

Control of the level of humidity is aided if humidistats are used to control humidifiers. If the level of humidity becomes excessive the humidifiers should be switched off until the level of humidity is reduced to the correct level.

For normal day-to-day control of the level of relative humidity in the home the following steps should be considered:

Water vapour is one of the products of combustion with natural gas stoves. Water vapour is also a by-product of cooking. The kitchen fan should be large enough to remove such vapour, or the kitchen door closed and a window opened for ventilation.

Showers, especially, are a source of water vapour. The bathroom door should be kept closed and the room ventilated, using an exhaust fan, or by opening a window.

Drying clothes on a line indoors and unvented dryers are sources of water vapour. The washing cycle is another source. When doing the laundry consider opening a window in the laundry room.

Crawl spaces can be a source of water vapour if they have earthen floors which are not covered by plastic sheeting, or other waterproof membrane.

Keep all rooms, even if unoccupied, heated to a minimum of 10°C (50°F) as condensation will occur in unheated rooms.

As a general rule, long periods of background heating, plus topping-up during periods of occupancy, are more likely to prevent condensation than the same amount of heat introduced over a relatively short period.

Open a window, or windows, for a brief period to ventilate the house each day.

Leaving the damper open in a fireplace, or lighting a fire, will increase ventilation and assist the rate of air change.

If you have a hot air furnace, install a direct fresh air intake.

Room-side glass temperatures – the room-side glass temperature plays an important role in occupant comfort in the home. With high room-side glass temperatures there is less likelihood of condensation forming, down-drafts are reduced making sitting nearer the patio door or window more comfortable, and maximum use can be made of floor space.
The thickness of the glass has little or no influence on room-side glass temperature. With double and triple-glazing units the width of the air space is an influence as is, in the case of Low-E, the layer of invisible “insulation” that has been added to the glass.

With guests dropping by for celebrations, Christmas parties, and holiday visits, you’ll want to have your entrance looking its best. Here’s some inspiration:

Wreaths

Autumn decorating can be celebrated with a simple wreath hung outside your front door in warm rusts, golds, browns and greens. A twig or grapevine wreath flecked with peppers, berries or embellished with ribbon can make a wonderful door accessory. Even an unadorned grapevine wreath offers a simple way to let your door say welcome to fall. Tightly wrap a bunch of wheat with twine or ribbon and secure it to the front door for a spin on the traditional wreath. Spray the wheat bouquet with gold paint. Add a red ribbon and it goes from fall to Christmas in a pinch.

Wreath hangers, which usually hang over the door, add a more formal look to a wreath and are available in nickel, brass or bronze finishes. Choose a hanger that can be monogrammed for a special touch.

Benches

Create vignettes outside your house that pay homage to the season. Door Decorating with cushions in fall coloured outdoor fabric can comfy up an outdoor bench. Flank the bench with pots of branches or fall flowers for a pretty autumn setting.

Greenery

Make planters or containers out of creative objects like baskets or hollowed-out pumpkins, and fill them with a wonderful mix of mums, vines, leaves and berries.

Ubiquitous mums add instant autumn flair and can be placed in hanging pots, planted in the garden or set in decorative pots around the porch or front yard. Line your front steps with mums for a welcoming walkway.

For winter, arrange pine boughs in window boxes or planters for a festive welcome.

Creative potting

For a country look, use galvanised buckets or barrels as flower pots, either hung from a fence or propped on either side of the door. Door decorating with branches of colourful leaves can be placed in outdoor vases for instant foliage decor. Replace summer flowers in planters or window boxes with dried rosehips, willow branches, trailing ivy or gourds — anything that brings fall or winter to mind.

Holiday transformation

Switching from autumn decor to holiday trimmings can be done in a snap. Wreaths can be traditional evergreen, left bare or trimmed with festive touches for the holidays. Replace window boxes with evergreen cuttings, adding holly berries for a complementary “pop”.

Top urns or planters with large pine cones for a simple yet classic look. Intertwine them with mini white Christmas lights for extra holiday sparkle.

Topiaries are a traditional, somewhat formal holiday accessory. Left bare or decorated with lights, framing the front door with a pair of these holiday stand-ins is a sure hit.

Drape a front porch or outline the front door with a garland of spruce, cedar or boxwood for a festive, welcoming touch.

Custom Windows from Sunview Windows

One of the most exciting benefits of custom windows is that almost anything goes. Consider voids and solid spaces on walls for installation of special shape windows to create an interesting look.

Think about those certain areas, the unique spaces in your home where a custom window can be the perfect choice when it comes to adding a creative touch. Our special shape windows instantly add another dimension to your home. They come in many different choices some examples include elliptical, half-circle, octagonal, triangular, quarter circle, pentagonal, partial chord, and partial arch head. There are numerous possibilities when it comes to special shape windows.

Triangle Windows

Triangle custom windows are a great way to add a unique and modern architectural look to your home. With expansive fixed panes, triangle windows can add natural light to a stairway, bathroom, or closet. They can also add a unique decorative element and natural lighting to your home without added maintenance.

Oval Windows

Oval windows are a great way to add a unique architectural look to your home. With expansive fixed panes, oval windows can add natural light to a stairway, bathroom, or closet. They can also add a unique decorative element and natural lighting to your home.

Custom fit for custom look

You can work with Sunview to have a custom-designed special shape window fit a one-of-a-kind area in your home. Add a bright, distinct look to your kitchen or dining area.

Custom-made and sized to your home, special shape windows offer virtually endless design possibilities and let you achieve a custom look. Sizes and shapes of designs can vary from traditional to contemporary, and when combined with other window units, special shape windows can dramatically increase exposure to natural light and brighten up your home.

Regardless of the geometric style you choose, your home will become more energy efficient, as each of our special shaped windows is available with Low-E energy efficient glass, which can save you up to 24% on monthly energy costs!

10 Stylish Ways to Dress Your Windows

Window treatments are necessary in every home for light control and privacy, but they’re also that perfect opportunity dress up your windows by introducing patterns, softness, and texture too! Fabric versions soften the harder edges of a space and pull colour and pattern into a room to complement the other decorative choices. Here’s a peek at the variety of styles available and the advantage each provides.Enjoy these tips on how to dress up your windows from Sunview,.

Roman Shades are an elegant choice constructed of fabric and a pulley mechanism – they fold up to bring in light and down to add privacy and can be mounted inside or outside the window frame. Flat fold options offer clean lines whereas balloon or swag Roman shades introduce curved lines.

Valances. These are smaller fabric treatments, fixed above a window and mounted outside the frame with L shaped brackets. Other blind options can be added beneath it for privacy if necessary. A valance can be styled in several ways, pleated, ruffled, scalloped, or swag.

Fabric Window Panels. Long drapes of fabric that hang from rods are a timeless choice that give a room softness and height when suspended from ceiling to floor. Window panels can be solids or patterns, casual or formal, and are hung with rings, grommets, or with a rod pocket.

Sheers are a wispier and more casual alternative – they’re semi opaque curtains that provide the look of window panels and more privacy than no treatment at all, yet still allow for natural light to penetrate.

Shutters. Plantation or folding shutters are a classic option customized to fit a window, and can be used alone or layered underneath panels.

Wood Blinds. White or wood blinds are an affordable choice for windows and offer light control and privacy, and their streamlined design has contemporary appeal.

Woven Shades. Add instant texture to a room with affordable woven shades made of natural fibers like bamboo. This treatment is versatile since it can be hung both inside and outside a window frame and complements many different design styles. Woven shades act like Roman shades, allowing for light when open and for privacy when closed.

Cafe Curtains. This style of treatment originated in Vienna in the 1800s in street cafes. Cafe curtains are suspended on a rod halfway down the window – they add privacy below while allowing for natural light from above.

Combination. There’s no rule that says you must choose only one! Layering window panels over roman shades, wood blinds, or woven shades adds depth to a space adding softness, pattern, and texture to the windows.

No Treatment. If you have beautiful windows and no privacy issues, opt for no window treatment at all. This choice showcases the architectural detail of a window and welcomes natural light in spaces like sunrooms and kitchens where there’s never a need to darken the room.

Don’t be fooled by the toll free phone number, Sunview Windows and Doors are made in Saskatchewan

Sunview windows and Doors are Saskatchewan Made. In fact all of our product is, including our sunrooms. We started of in Saskatoon as a residential renovation in the 1980’s. Our crew traveled throughout Saskatchewan selling and installing windows and doing every type of renovation from vinyl siding to building decks and patios.

Over the years as our small business grew bigger so did our team. By 1988, we had about 15 sales people and about 35 installers on the road all over Saskatchewan.

Sunview Solariums moved to its current location in Saskatoon and expanded its product line by purchasing equipment to manufacture our own line of PVC Sunview Windows.

We know our Saskatchewan seasons and we build accordingly! Not all window glass is the same. In fact, selecting the right glass can make a big difference in the comfort of your home as well as the size of your energy bills. We build to keep you warmer in the -30 weather in the winter. While being able to stay cooler in the +30 weather in the summer.

Don’t worry we won’t let it go to our head! We may be getting bigger, but we know where our roots are. We are always looking for our next challenge. We’ve already added doors, solariums (also called sunrooms), screen rooms, conservatories and patio covers through Sunview Solariums Ltd. We’re proud to say Sunview is Saskatchewan Made, and we think it shows in some of our reviews.

What people are saying about us:

“I called Sunview Windows and Doors toll free line today expecting to get a generic franchise call center. The receptionist who answered was friendly and chipper (NOT AUTOMATED!) Wanting to make sure I got all the proper answers to my questions, She said she was going to transfer me (Oh brother here we go with the inter department tranfers). She transfered me TO THE OWNER! Stunned as I was I managed to blurt out my questions which he answered for me. Talk about good small town service!”. – Mrs. Spence, Regina Sk.

Sunview Windows and Doors was efficient, professional and did a beautiful job, our windows are everything we hoped for. We now have light in a rather dark area; they look good, and they give our family room a feeling of being extended. We’re very satisfied with the overall results aesthetically and financially. We can’t thank you enough for all your efforts and our Saskatoon windows.

Don’t delay and get your windows installed before the winter comes.

We build them – We install them – We stand behind them

At Sunview Windows and Doors in Saskatoon we provide new and replacement windows and doors. Featuring the worlds most energy efficient glass. We manufacture products that extend the comfort zone. Our company primarily makes windows but also offers solariums, sunrooms, screen rooms, conservatories and patio covers through Sunview Solariums Ltd.

Why Buy Sunview Windows?

Advice From Your Trusted Saskatoon Window Manufacturer.

We have noticed recently that more window and door companies from out of Province are coming into the Saskatoon and Saskatchewan marketplace. They are investing significantly in direct marketing to local consumers and promise significant discounts in their advertising. We are strong believers in buying and supporting local businesses in Saskatchewan. We know from experience that dealing with locally owned and accountable businesses offers consumers many advantages.

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Get Better Window Products: Locally owned businesses like Sunview Windows in Saskatoon survive because their customers are happy with their products. Our customers know exactly what they are getting. They also know where it is coming from! Our windows, doors and sunrooms are made in Saskatchewan and are made to withstand the Saskatchewan climate!

2. Get Better Customer Service: The Sunview Windows team have great knowledge of the products we are selling, as we manufacture the products right here in Saskatoon. We strive to provide better customer care by giving special attention to each customer we serve. In addition we are locally accountable. Most of us have had the frustration of dealing with a Head Office elsewhere when we have issues with product or services. Who hasn’t been passed from one department to another, spending hours to sort out the problem. At Sunview IF a problem arises we are here , you can speak to us or come and see us in person easily!

3. Get a better response time: If your windows are fitted properly, great, but what if they aren’t and you don’t realize until its -40deg C ? What guarantee will you have from an out of province (or an out of country) window company that they will be there to fix it in a timely manner?

4. Reduce Environmental Impact: Our window and door product isn’t shipped from ‘ somewhere else’ , it is made in Saskatchewan and we are proud of our environmental record. We strive to always purchase our supplies locally and to use local businesses ourselves. This results in less travel and reduced air pollutants. If the window company you are considering is not a local manufacturer it means product has to travel to reach you…so if the quote is cheaper than a local manufacturer like Sunview, you should ask why? What corners are getting cut?

5. Create More Saskatoon Jobs – Local business like Sunview Windows & Doors provide jobs for Saskatchewan people. Local independent businesses like us are one of the largest employers nationwide

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6. Buy Local – Support Yourself: Local business strengthens the economic base of every community. A good deal of the dollars spent with local Saskatoon businesses are used to make purchases from other local Saskatoon companies. This creates a domino affect that can preserve a neighbourhood and a city even in an economic slow down. Canadian research on spending, shows that for every $1 spent with a small or medium-sized business $0.63 stayed in the local economy. In comparison to $0.40 with a larger business. If you are choosing window companies in Alberta or Ontario, then Alberta & Ontario are benefitting not Saskatchewan!

Why Buy Sunview Windows?

Here at Sunview Windows and Doors we are skilled professionals. Our goal is to provide the best possible experience from beginning to end! Contact us today to start planning your Sunview window, door or a Sunview sunroom installation today!

Energy efficiency of doors

Doors are part of the outer casing of the house. Like windows, doors are subject to different types of heat loss: conduction, infiltration and radiation. If you choose to purchase a door there are a few things to consider. Storm doors are very efficient and when installed properly, protect well against wind and rain.

Insulated doors are good for those who do not see storm doors as an option. Newer versions of the insulated door are usually made of foam and wood covered with metal. Doorframes are usually made of wood, dressed with metal or vinyl. Glass doors release a great deal of heat and should not be used unless necessary. If necessary, double paned low emissive glass should be used.

Limiting drafts from your doors

Draft proofing can prove to be the most cost effective way to improve your energy loss. Sealing the gaps and holes between your doors and windows will help eliminate moisture problems. It will also remove outside noises, not to mention reduce heat loss. There are a few materials used to draft proof depending on the size of the gap. The two main types of weather proofing are caulking and weather-stripping. Weather-stripping is mostly used to block air-leakage around doors.. To decide on your weather-stripping you must take into consideration; the size of the gap, durability, how easy or difficult the installation will be, as well as the appearance of the actual weather-stripping.

Caulking is another common method used to reduce heat loss. It is not permanent and therefore will need to be repaired over time. There is caulking available for interior and for exterior purposes and each should be used for what they were meant for. Using an exterior caulking interiorly can lead to dangerous gases mixing with the air in a living space. This could cause serious problems. When installing the weather stripping or caulking be sure that all installations meet your requirements & follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Testimonials

I am very pleased with the solarium kit we ordered through you. It has aroused interest in many friends and neighbor who drop by to check in our progress. We appreciate you and your Saskatoon solariums company for the quality of materials, packaging and delivery, and the attention to detail for our our order.

A happy customer, Canada

Sunview Windows are Trusted Saskatoon and Trusted Regina & Saskatoon Window, Door & Sunroom Experts. We were very impressed with the feedback from their clients across Saskatchewan. Trusted is proud to promote and endorse them.

Sara, Owner of Trusted Directories

We found Sunview Windows and Doors by chance as our neighbors were having their windows replaced, so I walked over to talk to them. After the initial replacing of our living room windows, we had them back to do all of our windows in the house, as well as last January, finally our doors. We had no problems what so ever, and have already recommended them to our next door neighbors and plan on recommending them to our family and friends when they are in need of new windows

Janice Hagberg, Saskatoon

Rod, Michael and the Sunview Window and Door team are a pleasure to deal with.
They really do make the entire window buying process simple from beginning to end! I highly recommend them!
Sunview Windows are Trusted Saskatoon Window, Door & Sunroom Experts

Sara Wheelwright, Trusted Marketing Services, Saskatoon, SK

We purchased our windows from Sunview Windows and Doors with intentions of installing them ourselves. We knew the quality of the product and had excellent service with regards to everything, there were no problems with sizing when we began to install . They measured, got them ready for when we wanted, they even stored them for us for a time until we were ready for them. We have saved so much money on heating bills already, its amazing

Netty Mc Peek, Saskatoon

I am very pleased with the solarium kit we ordered through you. It has aroused interest in many friends and neighbor who drop by to check in our progress. We appreciate you and your Saskatoon solariums company for the quality of materials, packaging and delivery, and the attention to detail for our our order.

Google Review

We were doing renovations when we decided we should change all of our windows in our home. It was a huge upgrade to our home, as we wanted only quality windows installed, and now our windows are beautiful

Jay Henrich - Regina

We purchased our windows from Sunview Windows and Doors with intentions of installing them ourselves. We knew the quality of the product and had excellent service with regards to everything, there were no problems with sizing when we began to install . They measured, got them ready for when we wanted, they even stored them for us for a time until we were ready for them. We have saved so much money on heating bills already, its amazing.

Netty Mc Peek, Saskatoon

Because we have an older home, our windows needed to be custom made to fit, as the sizes were not your typical size. We started with the smaller windows having these replaced 3 years ago, then just last year we replaced our front window. After a year such as this one, we are so relieved to have new windows. We were very satisfied with their work, with absolutely no problems, we would recommend them to all of our family or friends

Barb,Kenaston, SK

We found Sunview Windows and Doors by chance as our neighbors were having their windows replaced, so I walked over to talk to them. After the initial replacing of our living room windows, we had them back to do all of our windows in the house, as well as last January, finally our doors. We had no problems what so ever, and have already recommended them to our next door neighbors and plan on recommending them to our family and friends when they are in need of new windows,